Lead - Server Engineer

Neurealm Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurealm Company in Chennai seeks a seasoned L3 Wintel Engineer to manage enterprise Windows infrastructure, AD, DNS/DHCP, and virtualization with VMware vSphere and Hyper-V. The role includes 24x7 production support, incident handling, and security hardening.

You will drive automation via PowerShell, document changes, and follow ITIL processes while mentoring shift teams and coordinating escalations across IT operations.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in Wintel infrastructure support.
• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration.
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V virtualization platforms.
• Experience in production support (24x7 environment).
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Manage AD, GPOs, OUs, trusts, and replication; perform domain/forest upgrades.
• Configure DNS and DHCP; ensure high availability.
• Manage VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) and Hyper-V environments.
• Lead incident management and RCA; participate in DR/BCP drills.
• Develop PowerShell scripts for automation; document changes.

Skills

Windows Server Admin

Active Directory

Networking basics

PowerShell

Incident management

ITIL practices

Team & shift management

Communications

Education

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Administrator

VMware VCP / VMware Certification

ITIL Foundation

Tools

VMware vSphere

vCenter

Hyper-V

Azure AD Connect

Job description

## Lead - Server Engineer11-09-2026 11:44:09Job\\_30464112 - 15 years* Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (CHN)Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled L3 Wintel Engineer to provide advanced support, administration, and troubleshooting for enterprise Windows infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Active Directory, core Microsoft services, and virtualization platforms including VMware and Hyper-V. This role requires deep technical knowledge, problem-solving capabilities, and experience handling complex escalations.Key Responsibilities1. Windows Server AdministrationInstall, configure, upgrade, and maintain Windows Server environments (2012/2016/2019/2022).Perform system health checks, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.Handle Level 3 incident management and root cause analysis (RCA).Implement security hardening and compliance standards.2. Active Directory (AD) ManagementManage and maintain Active Directory infrastructure.Administer Group Policies (GPO), OU structures, trusts, and replication.Perform AD schema updates, forest/domain functional level upgrades.Manage Azure AD Connect (if applicable).Troubleshoot authentication, replication, and domain controller issues.3. DNS & DHCP AdministrationConfigure and manage Domain Name System (DNS) services.Administer Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) scopes, failover, and reservations.Troubleshoot name resolution and IP allocation issues.Maintain DNS zone records and ensure high availability.4. Virtualization & InfrastructureManage and support VMware vSphere environments (ESXi, vCenter).Provision and maintain virtual machines, templates, snapshots, and clusters.Support Microsoft Hyper-V environments including clustering and live migration.Perform capacity planning and resource optimization.Troubleshoot storage, compute, and network integration issues.5. Backup & Disaster RecoveryImplement and monitor backup strategies.Perform restoration and DR testing.Participate in BCP and DR drills.6. Monitoring & AutomationUse monitoring tools for system performance and availability.Develop PowerShell scripts for automation and administration tasks.7. Documentation & ComplianceMaintain detailed documentation of infrastructure and changes.Follow ITIL processes for incident, change, and problem management.Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.Required Skills & Experience12 to 15 years of experience in Wintel infrastructure support.Strong expertise in Windows Server administration.Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.Hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V virtualization platforms.Experience in troubleshooting complex enterprise infrastructure issues.Good knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).Experience with storage systems (SAN/NAS).Strong scripting skills (PowerShell preferred).Experience in production support (24x7 environment preferred).Preferred CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure AdministratorVMware Certified Professional (VCP)ITIL FoundationSoft SkillsStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to handle critical incidents and escalationsTeam & Shift Management and mentoring abilitiesApply Now